Question 1

The chronic overconsumption of ________ can result in a biotin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) herbal tea 
B) raw egg whites 
C) fibre 
D) grapefruit juice 
A) herbal tea 
B) raw egg whites 
C) fibre 
D) grapefruit juice

Question 2

Which of the following is a vitamin-like substance (not a true vitamin)?

Accepted Answer

A) pantothenic acid 
B) biotin 
C) choline 
D) riboflavin 
A) pantothenic acid 
B) biotin 
C) choline 
D) riboflavin

Question 3

Which of the following is a main symptom of dry beriberi?

Accepted Answer

A) dermatitis 
B) nerve damage 
C) hemorrhaging 
D) blindness 
A) dermatitis 
B) nerve damage 
C) hemorrhaging 
D) blindness

Question 4

Thiamine is part of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)which is required for the:

Accepted Answer

A) breakdown of glucose. 
B) production of red blood cells. 
C) metabolism of fatty acids. 
D) synthesis of new cells. 
A) breakdown of glucose. 
B) production of red blood cells. 
C) metabolism of fatty acids. 
D) synthesis of new cells.

Question 5

The chemical name for vitamin B6 is:

Accepted Answer

A) pantothenic acid. 
B) pyridoxine. 
C) folate. 
D) niacin. 
A) pantothenic acid. 
B) pyridoxine. 
C) folate. 
D) niacin.

Question 6

Which of the following populations would be most likely to have poor thiamine status due to inadequate dietary intakes?

Accepted Answer

A) children 
B) vegans 
C) rugby players 
D) elderly 
A) children 
B) vegans 
C) rugby players 
D) elderly

Question 7

At a nutrition clinic, the Registered Dietitian notices that a client's choline intake is 250 mg/d. The client is male and 39 years of age. Describe some potential health concerns associated with his choline intake.

Accepted Answer

The client's choline intake is deficient

Question 8

Jackie eats a banana, tuna fish sandwich, dry granola, and a slice of cheese. Which of these foods has the highest amount of available niacin?

Accepted Answer

A) tuna fish 
B) granola 
C) cheese 
D) banana 
A) tuna fish 
B) granola 
C) cheese 
D) banana

Question 9

Pellagra is the deficiency disease associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) folate. 
B) niacin. 
C) thiamine. 
D) riboflavin. 
A) folate. 
B) niacin. 
C) thiamine. 
D) riboflavin.

Question 10

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of ________ hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) growth 
C) thyroid 
D) gastrointestinal 
A) estrogen 
B) growth 
C) thyroid 
D) gastrointestinal

Question 11

The B-complex vitamin involved in oxidation-reduction reactions in the energy-producing metabolic pathways is:

Accepted Answer

A) niacin. 
B) riboflavin. 
C) thiamine. 
D) folate. 
A) niacin. 
B) riboflavin. 
C) thiamine. 
D) folate.

Question 12

According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), adult intakes of vitamin B6 are:

Accepted Answer

A) extremely deficient. 
B) just below the RDA. 
C) in the healthy range. 
D) excessively high. 
A) extremely deficient. 
B) just below the RDA. 
C) in the healthy range. 
D) excessively high.

Question 13

Strength trained athletes are recommended to consume an increased amount of protein as compared to healthy adults. What impact could this have on their vitamin B6 requirements?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₆ needs increase with high prote

Question 14

When travelling through India, you notice an elderly man with dermatitis on his neck and hands. He appears to be confused, extremely underweight, and fatigued. Which of the following disorders does he have?

Accepted Answer

A) pellagra 
B) goiter 
C) beriberi 
D) anemia 
A) pellagra 
B) goiter 
C) beriberi 
D) anemia

Question 15

Which of the following B-complex vitamins is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B6 
B) vitamin B12 
C) folate 
D) pantothenic acid 
A) vitamin B6 
B) vitamin B12 
C) folate 
D) pantothenic acid

Question 16

Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by the autoimmune disease called:

Accepted Answer

A) Graves' disease. 
B) pellagra. 
C) beriberi. 
D) cretinism. 
A) Graves' disease. 
B) pellagra. 
C) beriberi. 
D) cretinism.

Question 17

The first B-complex vitamin discovered was:

Accepted Answer

A) niacin. 
B) thiamine. 
C) folate. 
D) vitamin B12. 
A) niacin. 
B) thiamine. 
C) folate. 
D) vitamin B12.

Question 18

Which vitamin can be made from the amino acid tryptophan?

Accepted Answer

A) niacin 
B) ascorbic acid 
C) phenylalanine 
D) cobalamin 
A) niacin 
B) ascorbic acid 
C) phenylalanine 
D) cobalamin

Question 19

You notice a strange fishy odor around your friend and they complain of diarrhea. What supplement are they likely consuming in excessive amounts?

Accepted Answer

A) pantothenic acid 
B) niacin 
C) acetyl CoA 
D) choline 
A) pantothenic acid 
B) niacin 
C) acetyl CoA 
D) choline

Question 20

Which of the following plays a role in cholesterol and steroid synthesis and in the detoxification of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) iodine 
B) sulphur 
C) niacin 
D) pantothenic acid 
A) iodine 
B) sulphur 
C) niacin 
D) pantothenic acid

The chronic overconsumption of ________ can result in a biotin deficiency.

Which of the following is a vitamin-like substance (not a true vitamin)?

Which of the following is a main symptom of dry beriberi?

Thiamine is part of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)which is required for the:

The chemical name for vitamin B₆ is:

Which of the following populations would be most likely to have poor thiamine status due to inadequate dietary intakes?

At a nutrition clinic, the Registered Dietitian notices that a client's choline intake is 250 mg/d. The client is male and 39 years of age. Describe some potential health concerns associated with his choline intake.

Jackie eats a banana, tuna fish sandwich, dry granola, and a slice of cheese. Which of these foods has the highest amount of available niacin?

Pellagra is the deficiency disease associated with:

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of ________ hormones.

The B-complex vitamin involved in oxidation-reduction reactions in the energy-producing metabolic pathways is:

According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), adult intakes of vitamin B6 are:

Strength trained athletes are recommended to consume an increased amount of protein as compared to healthy adults. What impact could this have on their vitamin B₆ requirements?

When travelling through India, you notice an elderly man with dermatitis on his neck and hands. He appears to be confused, extremely underweight, and fatigued. Which of the following disorders does he have?

Which of the following B-complex vitamins is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids?

Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by the autoimmune disease called:

The first B-complex vitamin discovered was:

Which vitamin can be made from the amino acid tryptophan?

You notice a strange fishy odor around your friend and they complain of diarrhea. What supplement are they likely consuming in excessive amounts?

Which of the following plays a role in cholesterol and steroid synthesis and in the detoxification of drugs?

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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Exam 9: Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

The chronic overconsumption of ________ can result in a biotin deficiency.

Which of the following is a vitamin-like substance (not a true vitamin)?

Which of the following is a main symptom of dry beriberi?

Thiamine is part of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)which is required for the:

The chemical name for vitamin B6 is:

Which of the following populations would be most likely to have poor thiamine status due to inadequate dietary intakes?

At a nutrition clinic, the Registered Dietitian notices that a client's choline intake is 250 mg/d. The client is male and 39 years of age. Describe some potential health concerns associated with his choline intake.

Jackie eats a banana, tuna fish sandwich, dry granola, and a slice of cheese. Which of these foods has the highest amount of available niacin?

Pellagra is the deficiency disease associated with:

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of ________ hormones.

The B-complex vitamin involved in oxidation-reduction reactions in the energy-producing metabolic pathways is:

According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), adult intakes of vitamin B6 are:

Strength trained athletes are recommended to consume an increased amount of protein as compared to healthy adults. What impact could this have on their vitamin B6 requirements?

When travelling through India, you notice an elderly man with dermatitis on his neck and hands. He appears to be confused, extremely underweight, and fatigued. Which of the following disorders does he have?

Which of the following B-complex vitamins is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids?

Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by the autoimmune disease called:

The first B-complex vitamin discovered was:

Which vitamin can be made from the amino acid tryptophan?

You notice a strange fishy odor around your friend and they complain of diarrhea. What supplement are they likely consuming in excessive amounts?

Which of the following plays a role in cholesterol and steroid synthesis and in the detoxification of drugs?

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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The chemical name for vitamin B₆ is:

Strength trained athletes are recommended to consume an increased amount of protein as compared to healthy adults. What impact could this have on their vitamin B₆ requirements?